Symonds & Sampson LLP: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Authorised for 10 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 2007

Website, phone number and address

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Website

symondsandsampson.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

01305 236560
Address

Symonds & Sampson LLP, 5 Burraton Square, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3GR, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When symondsandsampson.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 01305 236560 is
Who else gives the postcode DT1 3GR

FCA permissions and consumer protection

Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
Complaints Ombudsman, free
You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
Credit Broking
Dealing in investments as agent
Debt-counselling
Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number: OC326649 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Limited liability partnership
Incorporated: 9 March 2007 (19 years old)
Registered office: 5 Burraton Square, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3GR, England

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Richard Miller	LLP designated member	Apr 1966	9 Mar 2007	1 other company
Lester Charles Williams	LLP member	Jun 1964	9 Mar 2007	2 other companies
Mark Andrew Kennedy Lewis	LLP member	Dec 1961	9 Mar 2007	None
Patrick John Gascoyne Woodford	LLP designated member	Jul 1969	1 Apr 2010	1 other company
Edward James Bicknell Dyke	LLP member	Apr 1963	19 Dec 2011	2 other companies
Jonathon James Summers	LLP member	Mar 1976	1 Apr 2013	None
Rachael Frances James	LLP member	Feb 1970	1 Apr 2014	None
Martin Ross Willmington	LLP member	Jun 1982	1 Apr 2015	1 other company
Andrew James Monro	LLP member	Aug 1981	1 Apr 2018	1 other company
Giles Carless Wreford-Brown	LLP member	Mar 1976	18 Jun 2020	1 other company
Andrew John Tuffin	LLP member	Mar 1974	18 Jun 2020	None
Andrew John Wakinshaw	LLP member	May 1965	18 Jun 2020	None
Jack Robert Edwards	LLP member	May 1985	18 Jun 2020	None
Gregory Arthur William Ridout	LLP member	Feb 1986	18 Jun 2020	1 other company
William David Adam Wallis	LLP member	Oct 1985	1 Apr 2021	2 other companies
James Keniston Shapland	LLP member	May 1986	1 Apr 2024	None
Christopher Ian Kenny Powell	LLP member	Aug 1986	1 Apr 2024	None
Ryan Alwyn Holmes	LLP member	Apr 1978	1 Apr 2024	None

Other companies run by these 18 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies: 10
closed down: 1
is FCA-registered: 1

In the full report: all 10 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 18 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The one on the FCA register
The 2 companies these 18 directors run together
All 32 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Symonds & Sampson’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (3) All events (51)

2016

1 March 2016

Regulated by the FCA from this date
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2007

9 March 2007

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 51 events

All 51 events in its history (3 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 46

Firms connected to Symonds & Sampson

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Symonds & Sampson. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm: 1
share a director: 1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

How it is linked: shared directors (1)
Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates

Firms like Symonds & Sampson

Other firms of the same type (insurance broker), nearest first.

In Dorchester

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10 other companies its directors have run, named
3 background checks on its contact details
All 51 events in its history
1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Symonds & Sampson LLP FCA authorised?

Yes, Symonds & Sampson LLP (FRN 694926) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since March 2016 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Symonds & Sampson’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 01305 236560 and the website symondsandsampson.co.uk for Symonds & Sampson. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Symonds & Sampson a scam or clone?

Symonds & Sampson is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.

Is my money safe with Symonds & Sampson?

Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Symonds & Sampson to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who runs Symonds & Sampson?

Companies House lists 18 directors of Symonds & Sampson: Richard Miller, Lester Charles Williams, Mark Andrew Kennedy Lewis, Patrick John Gascoyne Woodford, Edward James Bicknell Dyke, Jonathon James Summers and 12 more.

How long has Symonds & Sampson been in business?

The company was formed on 9 March 2007, and has held its current FCA authorisation since March 2016.